depasture

/ˈdɛpæstʊər/

Definitions

1. verb

to allow a horse to graze in a pasture

“The farmer would depasture his horses in the nearby meadows.”

2. noun

a period during which a horse is allowed to graze in a pasture

“The owner of the stables kept a record of the depasture times for all the horses.”

Synonyms

  • graze
  • pasture

Antonyms

  • confine
  • restrain